Go Fish!ing Inshore
Peacock Bass

Links to more information on Peacock Bass in Florida

Ron Looi's
Peacock Bass Page "If I am allowed to catch only one fish, let it be
the Pavon" (Ron helped me with my first Bass page and is very knowledgeable
about the Peacock bass.)

Capt. Jim Anson's
Fishing for Peacock Bass "Clients of Captain Jim Anson have over 16 IGFA
certified world records for Butterfly Peacock Bass. Two of these set by a
three year old girl! Come fish with the best Peacock Bass guide in the world."

Beyond the Largemouth
Bass by Kris Thoemke, "There are legions of anglers in Florida that have
a singular purpose in life - catching bass, specifically largemouth bass.
To them it is the only fish to pursue. But, it is far from the only species
of bass swimming in Florida waters. Seven other bass species live in the
state's waters but you'll have to move around the state to catch them"

Hawghunters, "If you have
never fished for a Peacock bass, we hope this peaks your interest enough
to take your first venture into the Miami Lakes for this fantastic sport
fish. We have had hundreds of clients in search of Peacock bass and would
be delighted if you would allow us to make your fishing trip of a lifetime
dream come true."

A1A Sportfishing, "We
have freshwater fishing here too. In fact, our bass fishing produces some
of the largest average size fish that you will find anywhere in the U.S.
The canals are full of largemouth bass and a good number of exotic peacock
bass are here too."

BUTTERFLY
PEACOCK BASS Compiled by: Bob Wattendorf "Are you ready for superb South
American fishing, and a chance to catch a hard-fighting, flaming red, butterfly
peacock bass? How about if you can do it without leaving Florida? Thanks
to very thorough, conservation-minded research and open minds, the Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) stocked several major southeast Florida
canal systems with butterfly peacock between 1984 and 1987. This was a unique
effort on the part of the agency."

A
SOUTH AMERICAN FISHING TRIPWITHIN FLORIDA Compiled by: Herb Allen
"Before packing your bag, purchasing an airline ticket and embarking upon
that trek to South America, here's a erstwhile, closely guarded semi-secret
to ponder: There's a world-class peacock bass fishery awaiting both beginner
and experienced anglers in Florida's Dade and Broward County."

THE
WORLD'S MOST EXCITING - PEACOCK BASS! by Larry Larsen, "The peacock bass
by nature is aggressive and its personality is downright belligerent. It
is a fish so powerful that it can destroy tackle, straighten hooks and tear
the hardware right out of hardwood and plastic baits. The fiercest fighting
fish in the world will smash and mangle lures, even break them apart, and
then give you the battle of your life."

OTHER
FRESHWATER FISHES BUTTERFLY PEACOCK, "Description - The body shape is
similar to that of a largemouth bass. Body color is generally golden with
three black vertical bars and a black spot with a silver halo on the caudal
fin but have highly variable color patterns. In older fish, the bars tend
to fade and may be completely absent in fish larger than 3 pounds."

PEACOCKBASS.COM "This directory
has the ultimate site listings for peacock bass information! Simply find
your peacock bass area of interest and start exploring great sites!!!!"

South
Florida's Peacock Bass by Carlos Hidalgo, You can't find many
books more specific, or more informative, than this. Where to find them,
what to use and how to get there. If you still have any questions, there
is even a list of guides.

Avaliable from Amazon.com, or you can order a copy for $12.95 +tax from CatFish
Books, inc., PO Box 26087, Tamarac, FL 33320-6087; or call 1-888-347-4422

Or, If you want to go after them in their home waters...

(Some of these links disappear for awhile and then return. If you can't
link the first time, try again in a few days. If they stay gone for too long,
I will remove the links.)

Jesse Parker's Headwaters
Peacock Bass Fishing Club "The explosive strikes of the Peacock bass
give rise to acrobatic jumps, making it one of the world's most extravagant
game fish to catch. Topwater fishing is a thrill of a lifetime that you don't
want to miss."

Amazon Peacock Bass Adventures
"Welcome to one of the most exciting bass fishing adventures anywhere - a
week exploring the fabled waters of the Amazon River in Brazil."

Ron Speeds Amazon Adventures
"Our operation centers on Amazon tributaries both east and northwest of Manaus
in the heart of the rain forest," says Speed. "The waters are lightly fished
and we believe they offer the best opportunity in all of South America to
catch not only a trophy peacock bass of over 20 pounds but also a world record.
The present world record, set in December 1994, came from this same area."

Acute Angling,
An electronic fishing magazine and trip planner focused on giant Peacock
Bass in Brazil - with NEW trips in Bolivia and Venezuela. or
acuteangling.com

Peacock Bass Fishing
in the Amazon "Peacock Bass is the translation for the legendary Brazilian
TUCUNARE, one of the most beautiful, strongest and most acrobatic fresh-water
fish in the world. The fishing season for the extraordinary Peacock Bass
is from September to April. The fishing areas are within 250 miles from Manaus,
the capital of the Amazon."

Paovon Lodge "Peacock
Bass (Pavon) fishing takes place at the Guri Lake, which is located at the
southeast of Venezuela, measuring nearly 90 miles in length and 25 miles
in width. It is a bass fisherman's dream come true, and pavon have found
it the most perfect spot in the world to dwell."

Fish for Peacock
Bass in Southern Venezuela! "The most exciting and explosive top water
strike, freshwater fishing in the world; the most sought after freshwater
gamefish in Central and South America, are only 30 yards from your door at
Laguna Larga Lodge in southern Venezuela."

Adventure Fishing in Venezuela
"Why go to South America to fish? To catch some of the most aggressive freshwater
fish known to man( Peacock Bass and Payara). Few places except here could
you ever experience catching 50 -100 fish a day that seem to have the sole
purpose of trying to destroy your lures and tackle."

Amazonia Jungle Lodge - Peacock Bass
Camp, Venezuela "Manaka is an ecological paradise. Located on the shores
of the Orinoco River. Manaka offers the best and biggest bass, navigable
rivers, diverse and unforgettable landscapes, birdwatching and comfort in
the midst of this natural refuge."

Peacock Bass
Association, PBA was created to unify the world's avid peacock bass anglers
and the outfitters and agents that serve them; to promote conservation of
the peacock bass fishery, including responsible utilization and promotion
of the world's greatest freshwater fish; to offer the most comprehensive,
unbiased information base of booking agents, outfitters and destinations
in our website, www.peacockbassassociation.com and in print, and to provide
detailed information on the species and how to best catch them.

Luhr Jensen Tech
Tips - Peacock Bass Tech Report "It is impossible to exaggerate the strike
and fight of this colorful gamefish. The larger it gets, in contradiction
to its North American cousins, the better it fights."